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Hiromi Flores, Jose Villanueva, Hunter Sparks,  Madison Bodine and Leila Dillard (not pictured) are headed to the state VASE competition.
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Memorial students advancing to state for art
Beckham Nobles, Copy Editor • April 1, 2025

Five Memorial artists will attend the state Visual Art Scholastic Event (VASE) in San Marcos on April 25 after competing at the regional level.  Senior Hunter Sparks, juniors Leila Dillard and Hiromi Flores plus freshmen Jose Villanueva and Madison...

Thomas performs as Colonel Mustard during Memorial Theatre's production of "Clue".
New school, same passion: Thomas shares his experiences with theatre
Grayson Thomas, Staff writer • April 1, 2025

F0r as long as I can remember, I’ve always loved being onstage. I loved the process of becoming someone else and learning how to embody a character...

Taeya Beard has been one of Memorial’s leading scorers as the Lady Mavs look to clinch a district title Tuesday against Legacy.  photo by Marissa Guerrero
Unity has been driving force for Lady Mavs’ soccer success
Concepcion Martinez Olivares, Staff writer • March 3, 2025

The Memorial girls soccer team has been crushing it this season. They have an 12-1-3 record and are currently in first place with two District...

Senior Kai Yang will become Memorial's first athlete to compete at a UIL state event on Friday afternoon.
Yang making Memorial history at state swim meet
Beckham Nobles, Copy editor • February 21, 2025

Senior Kai Yang will be making school history on Friday afternoon by being the first Memorial athlete to qualify for a state competition. Yang...

Aubrey Martinez is one of Memorial's key softball players this season.
Q/A with softball coach Kylee Miller
Concepcion Martinez Olivares, Staff writer • February 7, 2025

The Memorial softball team is ready to start this season strong as it gets ready for Tuesday's opener at Boyd. The Memorial Messenger sat...

Masquerade prom coming next weekend
Masquerade prom coming next weekend
Concepcion Martinez Olivares, Staff writer • March 26, 2025

Memorial High School’s first prom will take place on Saturday, April 6, with the theme of a masquerade ball. The theme was chosen in the fall...

Theatre's cast and crew prepare for one act's "Antic Spring"
Theatre’s cast and crew prepare for one act’s “Antic Spring”
Allie Calvert, Editor-in-Chief • March 7, 2025

Memorial theatre department will perform their one-act play “Antic Spring” in front of an audience for the first time tonight at Legacy High...

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The Memorial baseball team is opening the season Saturday in Denton.
Q/A with baseball coach Rob Johnson
Chris Rivas, Staff writer • February 21, 2025

The Memorial baseball team will start its season Saturday, a couple days later than expected after the cold canceled the first two days of the...

Pablo Gonzalez is one of the Mavericks' key players this season.
Q/A with boys soccer coach Adam Jackson
Beckham Nobles, Copy Editor • January 16, 2025

The Memorial boys soccer team is 3-0-1 heading into the Grapevine Tournament this week. The Memorial Messenger sat down with boys soccer coach...

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